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The
elegant Piazza di Spagna,
which is also known
as the Spanish Square
is known for centuries
as one of the most fascinating
tourist attractions
in Rome, Italy. This
tourist attraction in
Rome, consists of double
wishbones and with a
particular configuration,
it is linked to the
Trinita dei Monti by
the Spanish which is
a popular church. This
concept of linking the
Spanish Steps with the
church is known to exist
as long ago as the 17th
century and coincided
with the introduction
of the statue of King
Louis at the top of
the Spanish Steps.
Because of the papal
opposition plans to
erect the statue has
been postponed to 1723
and Palace of Spain
was built without the
statue. Finally, the
Italian architect Francisco
de Sanctis, appointed
by Pope Innocent XIII
seemed to impress both
the papacy and the French
in unison.
Piazza di Spagna is
known to have earned
its name from the Spanish
Embassy. In fact, the
place around the embassy
was thought to be Spanish
property and below the
Plaza of Spain on the
Spanish Steps are a
nice fountain which
is recognized as the
La Fontana della Barcaccia
and east known to have
been built by the architect
of Pope Pietro Bernini,
in the year 1627-29.
This site is also known
for hosting the home
of the famous English
poet John Keats on the
right side corner and
is now a museum in memory
of Keats.
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